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General Information

Learning the laws regulating the use of firearms is a must for responsible ownership. Local regulations differ and laws vary from state to state. Citizens must check with the jurisdiction where the firearm is to be used.

In California, the Sheriff and his staff are required to follow strict state and local guidelines when performing the necessary background checks for issuing Concealed Carry Weapon licenses. Due to the detailed nature involved with conducting these background checks, appointment times and processing times can take multiple weeks. During the application process, the applicant will be asked to schedule an interview appointment for a new Concealed Carry Weapon license.

If the applicant is RENEWING a Concealed Carry Weapon license in Mendocino County, they may not apply until 30 days before the expiration date listed on their current Concealed Carry Weapon license.

Pricing:

Type of Permit

Standard 2 Year

Judicial 3 Year

Reserve 4 Year

Custodial 4 Year

Initial FeePaid on submission of application

$20.00

$20.00

$20.00

$20.00

Issuance Fee

$80.00

$80.00

$80.00

$80.00

New DOJ Livescan Fee

DOJ Livescan Fee - $93.00MCSO "Rolling" Fee - $30.00

DOJ Livescan Fee - $115.00MCSO "Rolling" Fee - $30.00

DOJ Livescan Fee - $137.00MCSO "Rolling" Fee - $30.00

DOJ Livescan Fee - $137.00MCSO "Rolling" Fee - $30.00

Renewal Fee

$100.00

$100.00

$100.00

$100.00

Duplicate/Modification Fee

$20.00

$20.00

$20.00

$20.00

NOTE:

For New Applications of a Concealed Carry Weapon license, a check or money order made payable to the Department of Justice for the DOJ Livescan fee is due at your appointment.

For Renewal Applications of a Concealed Carry Weapon license, a check or money order made payable to the Department of Justice for the DOJ Livescan fee is due when your renewal is picked up.

Appointments for Concealed Carry Weapon licenses will be processed on Wednesdays.

Click the appropriate button on the left of the screen to proceed with an application for a Concealed Carry Weapon license.

Gaining competency with firearms is like learning to drive a car or fly an airplane. You need expert instruction and practice. There is no shortcut. If you are not willing to invest the time and effort to become competent, then having a firearm and trying to use it can, in many instances, be more hazardous than any impending threat.

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Concealed-Carry Weapon License: must meet ALL requirements

Completing the Application

Answering all the questions on this standard application does not guarantee the issuance of a Concealed Carry Weapon license. The determination whether to issue the license is at the discretion of the licensing authority. Pursuant to California Penal Code section 26160, each licensing authority will have a written policy summarizing their requirements for issuance of a Concealed Carry Weapon license. In addition, prior to issuing a Concealed Carry Weapon license, the state statutes require proof that:

The applicant is of good moral character

Good cause exists to issue the Concealed Carry Weapon license

The applicant meets residence requirements and

The course of training prescribed by the licensing authority has been completed.

The following pages include standardized questions to determine whether a Concealed Carry Weapon license shall be issued.

The applicant will certify under penalty of perjury that all answers provided in the application are true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief. The applicant will also acknowledge that information disclosed on this application may be subject to public disclosure.

Training Required

If applying for a NEW Concealed Carry Weapon license, an 16-hour firearms training course must be completed prior to issuance.

If applying for a RENEWAL Concealed Carry Weapon license completion of a 4-hour firearms training course is required prior to issuance.

If applying for a firearms MODIFICATION a scanned copy of the qualification certificate is required.

Authority

California Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 provide that a Sheriff of a county or the Chief or other head of a municipal police department of any city, or city and county, may issue a license to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person (Concealed Carry Weapon license).

Who May be Issued a License

The licensing authority specified in Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 (a Sheriff or the Chief or other head of a municipal police department) may issue a license to persons who are of good moral character, who have completed a course of training, and have good cause for issuance of a Concealed Carry Weapon license. All applicants for a Concealed Carry Weapon license will be fingerprinted and state and federal records will be checked to determine if they are eligible to possess firearms. Click here to view all categories that would prohibit a person from possessing firearms and being granted a Concealed Carry Weapon license.

Prior to Filling Out This Application

Be prepared to scan a copy of your valid California driver’s license, or state issued ID, which has your current address in Mendocino County.

Be prepared to scan copies of documents to verify proof of residency on request.